Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Quebracho
a perennial woody member of the Aspidosperma genus in the family Apocynaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Aspidosperma
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Woodiness
- woody
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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Antispasmodic. Treats asthma and emphysema[1]. Tonic. Reduces fever[1]. Astringent - it has been used on burns and cuts[1]. Contains yohimbine[1].
Material uses
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Wood - very hard[1].
Environment
- Range
- Southern South America.
- Habitat
- Not known
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Cultivation
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References
Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London 1996-00-00 ISBN 9-780751-303148